Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) released the following statement on the killing of Qasem Soleimani. “There is no doubt that Qasem Soleimani was responsible for countless deaths and violence, what is not clear is the Trump Administration’s justification and the strategy for the aftermath of this dangerous escalation. The administration needs to explain to the American people and to Congress, which was not consulted, about the ‘imminent attack’ and provide reassurance that it has the diplomatic ...
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53) released the following statement on her vote to impeach President Donald Trump. “Make no mistake. We are not impeaching the President. He is impeaching himself. If you are the President, and you obstruct justice, try to bribe a foreign leader and threaten national security, you’re going to get impeached. End of story.”
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Congresswoman Susan Davis, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured a number of provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The final version of the annual defense bill, known as a conference report, passed the House on a bipartisan vote of 377-48. It is expected to clear the Senate and be signed by the President. Davis’s language, which was included in the House version of the NDAA, to create a basic needs allowance to bridge the gap for eligible serviceme...
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A resolution (H. Res. 661) by Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53), a senior member of the House Administration Committee, was passed by the House authorizing the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives to retain outside counsel in support of the ongoing impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. “As the scope of the impeachment inquiry enters the next phase, this resolution will allow the House Counsel to obtain any necessary assistance of outside counsel to aid its office in...
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The House of Representatives passed legislation by Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53) to ensure fair treatment of veterans and their families receiving housing assistance related to their GI Bill benefits. Davis’s bill - the Reserve and Guard GI Bill Housing Fairness Act (H.R. 4312) - will allow continued housing payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs with a veteran’s GI Bill education benefits even when a Reservist or Guardsman is called to active duty. Currently, VA housing aid stops when they...
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a U.S. military raid. “My gratitude to our well-trained and accomplished military and national security professionals, as well as our allies, for bringing Baghdadi down. The world is grateful for this barbarian’s end. Hopefully, this brings some relief to the families of his victims.”
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan and Jordan with a high-level bipartisan congressional delegation led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The delegation met with top diplomats, military leaders and troops, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, and King Abdullah II of Jordan. “I was pleased to be a part of this delegation trip designed to strengthen relationships with our allies and discuss national security issues, e...
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As a senior member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, Congresswoman Susan Davis voted to send the Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3) to the full House. “My constituents share their stories with me every single day about the high prices they pay for their prescription drugs,” said Rep. Davis. “Empowering the federal government to negotiate lower drug prices is essential in saving money for the American people. We should not have drug companies making prices so high that even with gover...
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With the intelligence community in agreement that foreign adversaries continue to target U.S. elections, Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA_53) voted for legislation that would strengthen protections to stop foreign attacks. The bipartisan SHIELD Act was approved by the House Administration Committee, sending it to the full House. A key provision of the bill is a requirement for campaigns to report illicit offers of campaign assistance from foreign governments and their agents. “Reporting offers of c...
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Rep. Susan Davis released the following statement on her announcement to support impeachment inquiry. “President Trump’s actions surrounding Ukraine epitomize his disregard for checks and balances as well as normal practices and protocols. It adds to a growing list of illegal acts and abuse of power showing that this President does not have either the capacity or the interest to follow the rule of law. “It is time to open an impeachment inquiry. To not move forward would make Congress complicit ...
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